Oman Observer
22 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Oman Tests 100km Drone Cargo Delivery for Medical Supplies · Oman successfully completed a 100km drone trial transporting medical supplies under new aviation regulations.
- Oman FSA Mandates 0.2% EV Insurance Portfolio Share by End-2026 · Oman's Financial Services Authority requires insurers to allocate at least 0.2% of motor portfolios to EV insurance by December 31, 2026.
- Oman Ferries Transport Over 250,000 Passengers in 2025 · National Ferries Company of Oman moved 250,000 passengers and 64,000 vehicles in 2025
- Muscat Municipality Begins Al Nuzha Street Dualisation Project in June · Muscat Municipality launches an 11km dual carriageway project in South Mabela to upgrade road infrastructure.
- Muscat Airport Passenger Drop Linked to Regional War and Fuel Costs · Muscat International Airport passenger numbers fell 7.6% in 2026 due to regional conflict and soaring fuel prices.
- Sharjah Waives Toll Fees for Cargo Trucks Arriving from Oman · Sharjah exempts cargo trucks from Oman toll fees to boost logistics corridor efficiency.
- Oman Mandates Enhanced Rights and Protections for Passengers with Disabilities · Oman's Civil Aviation Authority enforces new regulations ensuring accessible air travel for passengers with disabilities.
- Oman Air Launches Business Class Summer Sale from RO259 · Oman Air offers Business Class fares from RO259 for summer travel to destinations like Phuket and Sochi.
- Oman Passport Ranks 55th in May 2026 Henley Passport Index · Omani citizens can now travel visa-free or with a Visa on Arrival to 84 destinations.
- Oman Ministry Mandates e-Pass for All Freight Truck Operators · Oman's MTCIT requires all freight trucks, including foreign ones, to obtain an e-pass before operations.
- Connected Muscat Plan Aims for Seamless Public Transit and TOD Growth · Oman's Connected Muscat plan prioritizes integrated public transit and transit-oriented development to reduce congestion.
- Yango Oman Partners With Ministry to Launch Women-Only Taxi Pilot · Yango Oman and MOSD launch pilot to onboard 40 female drivers for women-only rides
- Oman Launches Joint Efforts to Streamline Shipments from Gulf Ports · Oman's Ministry of Commerce and MTCIT launch initiatives to expedite shipment clearance and truck movement from Gulf ports.
- Oman CAA Registers 210 Flight Delay Complaints Amid 731 Total Passenger Grievances · Oman's Civil Aviation Authority reports 210 complaints on flight delays out of 731 total passenger complaints in 2025.
- Emirates Resumes Daily Flights to Oman Amid Gulf Travel Recovery · Emirates expands and restores daily flights to Muscat starting May 16, 2026.
- Skyrocketing Fares Ground India-Bound Summer Travelers from Oman · Severe fuel shortages and surcharges push Oman-to-India airfares to record highs, leaving many travelers stranded.
- Oman Streamlines Truck Operations at Borders and Ports · Oman's MTCIT simplifies truck entry/exit procedures at land borders and ports via digital tracking and fast lanes.
- Muscat Municipality Confirms Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road Safety · Muscat Municipality clarifies that Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road is safe despite viral collapse video.
- Oman Air Expands Regional Network with New Routes to India and Bangladesh · Oman Air increases frequencies to Calicut, Mumbai, and Dhaka while resuming flights to Dubai and Bahrain.
- Oman Launches Free E-Scooters and Buses for World Transport Day · Oman offers free e-scooter rides and public buses across Muscat for World Transport Day celebrations.
- Oman Air and SalamAir Resume Flights to GCC Cities After War-Related Closures · Oman Air and SalamAir are resuming flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Sharjah, and Khasab starting in mid-April 2026.
- Oman's Al Ansab-Al Jifnain Road Project 79% Complete, Opening Q3 2026 · Muscat Municipality's Al Ansab-Al Jifnain dualization project is 79% complete with a Q3 2026 opening date.